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The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18
DISASTROUS DROUGHT.
Pastures Burned Up, and Cattle
Starving In Ireland.

New YORK, July 16.-A letter which has
just been received from one of the largest
agriculturists in the South of Ireland, says:
The present summer, as regards extreme
heat and complete absence ofsrain is the most
exceptional that has ever been recorded.
The result is complete absence of growth
In the cereal and green crops, and the possi-
future, of there being no harvest. For over
say, "we have had uninterrupted sunshine,
without even passing cloud, and even the
very dews seem to have been in a measure
withheld. The atmosphere appears like a
furnace, for there is no wind, and the ther-
mometer on the I'd of the current month
stood at 80 in the shade, the average height
being 86' for several weeks. In the full
blaze of the sun it is 1902. Such condition
OF things is actually unprecedented in Ire
land, and the result is that the finest pas
ture lands in the counties of Limerick, Cork
ana Clare completely burned up, and the
cattle in some places actually starving. AS a
result the holding of cattle and sheep fairs is
mere f0rmality, everyone seeking to dis
pose of his stock aud no one willing to buy.
Stock auctions have also been completely
suspended. OF wheat there is but little
sown. Both the barley and oat crops must
inevitably prove complete failures. The
green crops are simply utterly lost, and If
the coming winter proves a severe one there
will be neither turnips, mangolds nor hay to
feed the cattle on. Such an outlook is terri
BILE to contemplate, and should the fears that
at present universally prevail be realized,
the resultwill be calamity added to calamity.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18
FOREIGN.
Mr.. Blaine and Senator Hale Take a
Boat Ride.
a Slight Earthquake Tremor In italy
but No Damage Done.
a Socialist Plot to AssassInate King
William.

GLASGOW, July 16--Shortly before the tide
rose yesterday morning Mr.. Blaine, his fam
lily, Senator Hale and wife end Mr.. Carnegie
drove down to Moncrieffe pier and embarked
in Carnegie's boat. The party went up the
Earn with the tide. Senator Hale worked
the oars awhile, but Blaine remained In the
stern with Carnegie during the trip. The
boat returned last evening with the ebb tide.
Two Highland bagpipe troubadOurs enter
tained the guests at KilgrastOn on the lawn
last evening. Mrs. Blaine urged her hns-
band TO Join In the dance but he would not
PARIS, July 16.-The Figaro says that
Captain Jovis will In October attempt 10
make balloon voyage across the Atlantic to
New York.
ROME, July ia slight earthquake was
felt In Sicily and on the neighboring Italian
coasts at 8 O'Clock this morning and was ae-
comPanied by eruptions from Mt; Etna,
which, however, have resulted In no damage.
LONDON, July 17-Signor PersicO, papal
envoy, in a speech at the dedication Of a
chapel at Wicklow. Ireland, to-day, said that
since he had been In Ireland he had been in
spired BY admiration for the people. He be-
lieyed the patriotism and reverence for tho
Catholic faith were deeply rooted In their
breasts; The Pope, he said, loves ireland
and had therefore sent him as a commission
er to study the, necessities Of the country.
LONDON, July 1.-THE visiting members
OF the Ancient and Honorable Artillery, BOs-
ton, were received privately by the Prince OF
Wales yesterday, and afterwards presented
at the Princes leyee, this being equivOeal 10
presentation to the Queen. Col. Walker
gave a hrand banquet TO the London Ar
tillery Company in the evening. The Oeca-
sion was marked by great enthusiasm and a
cordial exchange OF international eOngratu-
lations. The visitors subsequently left for
Paris.
PARIS, July t6.-The Intranslgant an
nounces that the police at Grosgeran discov-
the existence Of socialist plot 10 murder
Emperor William Of Germany while journey
ing TO Gastien. Many arrests have been
made.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18
THE HOUSEHOLD.

For Jenny Lind pudding take one lem
on, four eggs, four or five sponge cakes,
three-fourths Of pint Of white wine, one
gill of cream, strawberry jam, whipped
cream. Beat up the yolks Of the eggs well,
and put them with the cream into a stewpan
adding the juice and grated rind Of the lem
on stir these over the fire and when nearly
ready to boil, stir IN the whites Of the eggs,
whipped to a stiff froth, also adding one
half Of the wine. Put the sponge cakes ON a
rather deep dish, pour the rest Of the wine
over them, cover them with a layer Of straw
berry jam; over this pour the cuStard, and
top the whole with the whipped cream.
Whether coffee shall be boiled or not will
probably be always a question. Many think
IL has q raw taste II not boiled; others con-
tend that, In boiling, much Of the aroma IS
lost. But II coffee must be boiled; let Il be
boiled In a closely-cOvered vessel Win a
thimble or cork in the spout, as. II leit un-
covered, the volatile oil, which forms the
fragrant aroma, is dissipated; ana II should
never boil more than five minutes, as longer
boiling extracts the tannic acid. There Is
widely prevalent. but erroneous notion that
long boiling extracts more OF the strength
and color and is. therefore, more economical {;
but strength and color thus gained are OBJ
tained at the expense Of flavor and whole
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18
Aoof Prints

Upwards to 100 additions to the new 2.3O
list has been made this season prior to July
1, about 70 of which were trotters.
Lady Barefoot. by Kent. dam by Ballard s
Cassius M. Clay, lately trotted trial at
Fleetwood in 2.22i.
A prominent Boston horseman lately made
flying trfpto Maine for the purpose of buy
ing the tretting mare Katy B., which won a
race at Phillips, on the 4th inst, getting a
record of 2344, but actually trotting in 2.314,
as timed by some good outside watches. Re,
port says that the Boston gentleman offered
$500, but failed to complete trade. Katy
B. is an eight-year-old daughter Of Lord Mel.
son, he by Lander's Knox. She started in
seven races last fall, getting first money in
four, and making record of 2.353.
The trotting meeting which opens in Lew
iston Driving park on the 26th inst, prom
ises to be a very interesting one. A genuine
horse race will be seen in every class, as the
trotters are all out for honors as well a. first
money
Eli, by Lothair, son of Gilbreth Knox. by
Gen. Knox, beat field of five, most of which
were fashionably bred trotters, at Landsing
Mich, on the 3Oth ult., getting record .oi
2.294 IN the fourth heat. Score another FOL
the Morgans.
A correspondent of the Spirit of the Times
states that Harry Wilkes Is much improved
in gait this season. and does not sprawl as
formerly when going at speed. His sec.
ond quarter at Point Breeze in the heat
which he won in 216t was trotted in thirty
three seconds, 2.12 gait
The Rutland, VT, three-days summer trot
ting meeting begins on the 26th inst.
Major s. N. Dickinson, owner of Queen
Wilkes, states that he forfeited the $500
which he had staked upon the race which
was to have occurred on the 9th inst.
Report says that Sir Walter, Jr., by .Sil
Fleetwood recently in Loo. He was lately
purchased from Mr.. j. s. Holmes, Freehold
N. j., by Major S. N. Dickinson. Reputet
price about 5000.
The Spirit of the Times is responsible fol
the statement that the well-known Kentucky
trainer, Mike Bowerman, lately drove the
o-year-old PAGER Nautaline, by Nutwoo(
(21sa, dam by Happy Medium. mile in 219
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18
BIG FIRE IN sAco.
Aid Sent from Biddeford to Fight the
Flames.

SAco. July 16.--The largest fire Saco has
had for Is years occurred at noon today. 1t
was started by boys in pile of rubbish be-
side small stable near Thornton block on
Maine street. The stable was quickly in
flames and the fire spread to adjoining prop
erty. All the engines and fire apparatus in
the city were brought into use and second
alarm was rung for aid from Biddeford The
steamer and hydrants streams played on the
buildings for hour and a half before the fire
was wholly extinguished. The fire was con-
fined to Thornton Block and the block ad
joining The losses are estimated as follows
Buildings owned by Hampton Fairfield, val
ued about $1,000, insured $4,000; partially de-
stroyed; j. F. Stearns, furniture establish
ments, partially destroyed; stock valued al
$4,000; insured for $4,000. H. B. Kindrick
& Co., stationary and fancy articles, stock
badly damaged; valued at $1,000, insured foI
$4,000. Phineas Kelley, crockery; stock
damaged by smoke and water; valued al
$1,000; covered by insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18
ToRRip WEATHER.
The hottest In Many Places for
Years.
A Large Number Of People Killed by
the Heat.
thermometers Mark over 90 Deg,
In the Shade.

CINCINNATI, o., July 16.-The tempera-
ture was y hotter at noon to-day than yes
terday. There havesbeen number of pros
trations from heat among laborerss and 9TH
ers exposed to extreme heat, -Four deaths
were reported yesterday. Four more deaths
were reported up to noon to-day. Many la
borers gave up work on account Of the great
heat.
today. The thermometer marked lO4s.
PIrTsBURG, Pa, July 16-The mercury
was go at o'clock this afternoon, the high
est point reached this summer. Two fatal
cases of sunstroke and number of serious
prostrations from the heat were reported up
to that hour. The iron and steel mills were
compelled to close down during the heat OF
the day.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 16.-This Is the
three weeks there has not been a cool, pleas
ant day. The climax Of three weeks ex-
treme heat came yesteaday, when the ther-
mometer registered 950 in the shade.
CLEVELAND, o., July 16.-The weather
here today was simply terrific. the thermom-
eter registering 9Sc in the shade, which is the
highest touched here for nine years. In
Michigan the mercury ranged from 81 TO
1922.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, July 16.-The weather con-
tinues intensely hot. The temperature yes
terday ranged from $40 at s a. m, to 850 at 2
p. m. Inc thermometer at ~ a. M to-uay re-
corded SS', and at p. m, 94S.
CHICAGO, July 17.-At one O'Clock today
the mercury recorded 102 degrees in the
shade, remaining nearly stationary until 5
o'clock, when furious sqaall swept over the
city. cooling rapidly up to 10 o'clock. Forty
five persons were prostrated by the heat. is
already have died and probably more will
die before morning. Saturdays list was ap-
palling. The total number of cases cared
for by the police was over 100. OF this num-
Der so or more have proved fatal
NEW YORK, July 17-Despatches to the
Associated Press this evening indicate that
the day throughout the whole country has
been one of almost unprecedented high tenn
perature. The following records are given:
AT Galesburg, ILL.,, the thermometer reached
1912; Augusta, Ca, 1912; Detroit, 1902;
Washington, ID. c., 990, with two deaths;
Baltain, 49, six deaths; Pekin, ILL.,, 1030,
and four deaths; Pittsburg, 99o, six deaths;
Joliet, Illinois, 1902 at daybreak and 113' at
noon, two convicts died; Fort Wayne 1922.
and two deaths; Rockford, Illinois, 104'; /;
Wheeling, West Virginia, 1050 to 1852.
CHICAGO, Suly 17.-At IL o'clock tonight
the fastest returns show that 62 persons
have died since Saturday here. These
deaths are all the direct result of the heat
New YORK, July 17-At Chenoa. ILL.,,
1862: St. Louis, 1040 with IL deaths, Indian
apolis 1902 and two deaths; Nashville 97o
with two deaths; Louisville 90o and eight
deaths; Milwaukee 1902 and two deaths.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18
A Dangerous PIaything.

A number of Dexter boys got together
Monday night and thought they would have
some fun with the electric light wires. The
wires on Main street are not connected, as
those who are familiar with the peculiarities
of electricity know very well that a short
circuit, such as this would make, could not
be worked with safety. The boys climbed
the pole and got the wires down and fasten-
ed the two ends together, thus completing
the circuit. OF course the wires were fused,
something like pieces of ice on hot stove
The full electric current was thrown back
into the station nearly stopping the powerful
the dynamo. Mr.. Story, who was present,
knew at once what the trouble was, and or
dered the engine stopped before any actual
damage was done, but he says it was a
"pretty close shave"
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18
BUYINc UP THE CHURCH.
The Curious Way a RockIand Man
Has Suppressed a Nuisance.
rRoekland Opinion.


At the NEE ting Of the parish of the Cedar
street Baptist church, Wednesday evening,
Mr.. Alfred G. Murray was elected clerk and
the ticket for trustees headed by Mr.. David
G. Smith was elected by vote Of 3S to II for
the opposition ticket As our readers know,
quite spirited contest has been going on
between Mr.. Smith and several members of
the society for the possession of the church
building and property. Mr.. Smith is a
wealthy gentleman, and his fine residence,
which he occupies during the summer
months, is directly opposite the church. The
church society has not been able to maintain
regular preaching for many years, but occa-
sional meetings were held there. Mr.. Smith
became dissatisfied with the manner in which
the church property was used-especially the
bell, the ringing of which at times annoyed
him greatly. Being amply able, he bought
the greater part Of the pews, and secured q
controlling interest in the concern, and regu-
lated the bell ringing to suit himself. Some
of the ladies at the North End were much
| dissatisfied with his control, and have claimed
| that it prevented the use of the church for
religious purposes. The parish meeting was
| held for the purpose of Ousting Mr.. Smith
| and putting the building in the hands Of
| the anti-Smith party. As each pew-owner
had vote. it was supposed that this could
| be easily done. But Mr.. Smith transferred
| large number of his pews, and appeared
at the meeting with powers of attorney from
the holders, and overwhelmed the opposi-
ten as above shown. Mr.. Smith. however,
| utterly diSclaimS any purpose to interfere at
all with the use Of the church by any proper
| person for religious purposes. He says the
ladies can have the building for meetings
whenever they want 1t, and have perfect
liberty in using it. He will cordially aid
them in any effort to have regular meetings
there. All he proposes to do Is to prevent
the entrance of boys and roughs into the
church, and the ringing Of the bell at unrea.
sonable hours. He says athat parties have
used the building for improper purposes
playing cards, holding drinking bouts, ect.,
and the organ has been played and the bell
rung by rUwdies simply TO make a disturb
ance. This sort Of thing he has stopped.and
proposes to hold his control of the building
simply to prevent such abuses.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18
GETAWAYS LUMBER SHIPMENT.
Largely in Excess of Last Year-Ef-
feet of the Interstate Law.

OTTAWA, July 16.The shipments of lum-
Der this season from Ottawa by rail points in
the United States have been largely in ex-
cess of the shipments last year. The Inter-
State commerce bill had little effect upon the
shipments. When the law first came into
force in the United States it was feared that
it would have the effect of raising the rates
on the other SIDE In fact, no one knew
what effect it was going to have on humber
shipments from here; but, as events trans
pired. it was found that low rates, satisfac-
tory from the lines to New York and Boston
could be obtained. From careful estimate,
the amount of lumber shipped from Ottawa
this year by rail will reach 00,00c, 600 feet.
The amount of lumber shipped by rail this
season will compare very favorably with the
amount shipped by boat According to the
traffic managers account the Canadian Paci-
fic has handled some 2,000,0 900 bushels Of Chi
cago wheat in bond to Boston, and some 5000
car loads of Australian wool from Victoria,
B. c.. to Boston and other ports on the At
lantic seaboard. This wool was, until this
season, brought in sailing vessels to Ameri-
can ports on the Pacific, and shipped over
the Northern Pacific to Boston but this sea-
son the Canadian Pacific road offered suffi-
cient inducements to make shippers take
their wool to Vancouver, and have It shipped
vie the Canadian Pacific and Utica and Black
River roads to Boston and New York.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18

The Mirror says that In the game with the
Portlands Friday at Manchester there were
several times when hit would have won
the game but 1t could not be made. I'm the
fourth inning Clarkson sent three men to
their bases on balls and made a wild pitch,
yet not run. Two men got bases on balls
In succession in the sixth, with only one out,
and still no runs. The Manehesters could
not hit the ball safely, and the Portlands per
sisted in fielding in way to prevent runs"
w. X. Bishop, pitcher Of the Pittsburg
team, has signed with Lowell He viii join
them this week.
The Portlands are the most popular play
ers that visit this city. The public are al
ways assured Of hard-fought game when
they put in an appearance, and their steady
playing wins admiration.-Ma Cor.
Globe.
Madden has won IA out Of 10 games played
with the Bostons.
Polhemus Is doing much better work with
indianapolis than was expected. This goes
to show that the New England league Is a
pretty fast sort of league as he did not do
anything wonderful while In 1t.
Geo. A. Dooley, of the Portland 1884 team,
is now pitcher of the South Paris nine, and
in a reeennt game with the Oxfords dis
tingulshed himself by making four base hits,
two doubles) and pitching winning game.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18
The Fourth at Flagstaff.


The fourth Of July was celebrated at Flag.
staff and 1t was grand day The North
New Portland band was up with their wives.
1t helped out the day wonderfully. Also a
dance in the evening. There were plenty OF
tents where soda water and ice cream, etc,
We're sold. There were hourly trips across
the Flagstaff pond in the new sail boat
There also was an Indian fight with some
new settlers on the island and In the Mill
pond. The Indians finally captured them
and blew up their fort with dynamite. Six
teen panes Of glass were broken out Of War
rem Wings house in the morning by an eN-
plosion and FIVE out Of the hotel and num-
Der out Of the store. II was quite an excit-
ing day for small place. Mr.. 5. A. Parsons
gave $40 towards the band.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18
penison Paper Company.

The assignees of the Denison Paper Manu-
featuring Company have practically finished
their work, and are ready to put in their bill.
They have stated to Judge Savage of the In
solvent Court that they should want 81, 900
for fees, expenses and professional services.
This is understood to be per cent. on COL
lection, or about $4,000, and $1,000 more for
professional services and expenses. This
amount has not yet been allowed by Judge
Savage, who demurs at the amount Of the
bill, and has the matter now under consider
alton. Judge Savage states that of the col
lections, so termed. $118,000 came In one
lump from the auction sale Of the mills.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18
BOLD ROBBERY.
A Store Entered and s 1000 Stolen.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Jnly 1.-THE jewel
ry store of George W. Fairchild was entered
by burglars between midnight and 8
o'clock this morning entailing loss of about
$4,000. A large Marvin safe was torn open
and the entire contents, consisting of dia-
monds, gold and silver watches, and jewelry
of most every description which they carried
away. The robbery was first discovered by
the clerk about i.30 o'clock, and was imme-
diately reported to the police. The entrance
rear and boring through trap door. The
burglary was the greatest ever perpetrated
In the city, and has caused great excitement.
There is no clue.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18


LAwRENCEs, IL HAvERHILLs, Q.
The game between the Lawrences and
Haverhills Saturday afternoon was charac-
terized by brilliant fielding and sharp batting.
Innings. ........1 2 8 Q z s .
Lawrences.........o 2 2 o o oil
Haverhin Blues....1 o 3 o 2 o 3 o. o
Base hlts-Lawrences IS; Haverhill Blues, Is
Errors-l.awrences, o; Haverbill Blues o. Earn
ed runs-Lawrences, q; Hayerhill Blues g.
Pitchers-Kiley and Burke.
MANCHEsrERs, IA; LYNNs, 3.
The game at Lynn Saturday was lacking
in interest as it was too one sided and the
home players put no life into it. Lynn peo-
pie are very much dissatisfied with their
nine.
Innings. ........1 2 3 4
ManchesIers .......9 / o VA
Lynns s..............2 o l. 3
Base hits -Maachesters, 20; Lynns 10. Earned
runs -Manchesters, 8; Lynns ]. Errors-Man-
chesters, 8 Lynns IA. Pitchers-Wiiliams and
Devlin.
STANDING OF THE N. E. LEAGUE.
The Portlands have dropped more the past
week than in any week since the season
opened but they still hold a good lead.
Lowell has passed Manchester and Haver-
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18

Muhlenburg county, Kentucky, is trying
the experiment of defying the Supreme
court of the United States, and so far has
the best of IL. The county twenty years
ago voted four hundred thousand dollars 10
pay subscription to the stock Of the Eliza-
bethtown and Paducah railroad. The road
was built and the county got all the expect
ed advantages, but the people found the pay
ment Of the interest ON their debt burden
some, and In 1874 ceased 10 pay II. The
creditors got judgment In 1S76-but the
county magistrates, rather than levy tax
for the payment, resigned, and others, when
elected, followed their example. After two
or three years the people ceased 10 elect
them, and no county officers have been elect
ed for seven years. There appears 70 be
county judge, however, or was until two
weeks ago, and he was ordered by manda-
mus from the United States court to levy
tax to pay judgment of $500. The eoun-
~ Judge did not dare 10 obey the mandamus.
and the United States circuit court issued
an attachment against him for contempt.
but the Judge had disappeared, aud Is SUP,
posed 20 be in Canada or Mexico, There
are no other county officers who have au-
thority to levy tax. The debt now. with
interest, amounts TO nine hundred thousand
dollars, equal TO the whole real estate yalua-
ti0n Of the county.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-18
THE NEW SCHEDULE


The New England league directors com
pleted the new schedule at Lawrence Satur-
day forenoon. BY vote Of the directors. the
Lawrence and Portland clubs are to be al
lowed to play six Of their 10 games on the
grounds Of the Portland club. Marsden was
elected substitute umpire, with the under
standing that he would act In such capacity
in the New Hampshire league games. Fol-
lowing is the schedule:
Haverhills at Portland-July IS, 10, Aug. "a,
Manchesters at Portland-July 20, 21, Aug. 10,
Ioweis at Portland-July %, 25 Aug 20. 2s,
Iawrences at Portland-July 2s. 20, Aug. 8, 8.
Lynns at Portland-Aug. 8. 9, Sept 8, o, Is.
Portlands at Hayerhill-July 26, 80, Aug. IL,
fortiands at Lawrence-JuIy 27, Aug. 10, 20.
fortlands at Manchester--July 10, Aug. 1, 12,
fortlands at LOwell-July 13, 10. Aug. 2, IS.
fortlands at Lynn-July IA, Aug 3, 13, 15, 81.
Haverhllls at Lawrence-July zS, "a, Aug. o.,
Hayerhills at Manchester 81. Aug. 15. 20,
haverhills at LOwell-July IL, 2l. Aug. a, 1s,
Haverhills at Lynn-July 10, 20, 2s, Aug. /, II.
Lawrences az Hayerhill July 10, Aug. 10, 23,
81, Sept 16.
Lawrences at Enthusiastically Is. 25, Aug
1S, a. Sept. 3.
Lawrences at LowelI-July 12, 10, Aug. 8, Is,
Sept. 10.
Lawrences at Lynn-July 81, 80, Sept. 2, ~ ~.
Lowells at Hayerhill-July IA, 20, Aug. 3, Sept.
IL, II.
Lowells at Lawrence-Aug. 1, 10, 10, Sept. 1, g.
Lowells at Enthusiastically 20, Aug. 6, rs, 81,
Sept 9.
Lowells at Lynn-July Is, 27, Aug. IA, Sept g.
Manchesters at HayerhIll-Juiy ~, Aug. 2, 8,
15, 80.
Manchesters at Lawrence-July 10, Aug. 3, "a,
Sept 8, 13.
Manchesters at Lowell-July 2e, 80, Aug. 23,
Sept. i, z.
Manchesters at Lynn-July 10, Aug. 8, %, 20,
Sept 8.
Lynns at Enthusiastically 10, 23, Aug. 4. 10.
Sept. IA.
Lynns at Lowell-Aug. o, 16, 81, 80, Sept 13.
Lynns at HayerhIll July 20, 90 Aug. IL, Sept.
9, 10.
Lynns at Lawrence-July is, 20, Aug. 12, 20,